May weather forecastDorton, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dorton, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Temperature

The shift into May records an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.8°C (60.4°F), subtly varied from April's 13.3°C (55.9°F). Throughout May, Dorton encounters an average temperature drop to a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Dorton, United Kingdom, in May, during 16.5 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dorton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.4 days and collects up to 476mm (18.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Dorton, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Dorton, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of May, in Dorton, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 9:12 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dorton are 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 6.6°C (43.9°F) respectively.

In May, the average relative humidity in Dorton, United Kingdom, is 82%.

In Dorton, in May, during 16.5 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Dorton, snow does not fall in April through November.

In May, the average day length in Dorton, United Kingdom, is 15h and 41min.

On the first day of May in Dorton, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 9:12 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Dorton, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May
Dorton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October and November (8km).